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Anxiety, Panic and Stress and Coping Techniques

Anxiety, Panic and Stress and Coping Techniques

Anxiety, Panic and Stress Anxiety is a physiological state that’s caused by the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). SNS is always active at the base level (called sympathetic tone) and becomes more active in stressful situations.  The “flight or fight” response occurs from here. Anxiety doesn’t need an outside influence too often based on irrational or illogical fears. Panic is related to the “fight or flight” mechanism. It’s a reaction brought on by outside stimulus and is a product of the sympathetic nervous system.  Panic in general is a sudden fear that can dominate or replace our thinking.  Panic usually occurs in a situation that is perceived to be health or life threatening. Panic is an anxiety state we’re thinking about.…

How to Combat Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How to Combat Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

We are all going through a stressful time during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Learn to adapt and adjust to the common feelings you may be experiencing during this moment in time. Are you one of those people who wishes you had a 30-hour day?  Do you long for having enough time to homeschool your children, cook gourmet meals, tend a garden, care for a large, five-bedroom house, play the piano, and sit by the fire reading a good book?   The fact of the matter is many Americans today are operating under a time crunch.  We simply don’t have enough hours in the day to accomplish all that we want to.  The situation creates an enormous amount of stress.  We may feel…

A Deep Dive into Modern Medicine VS Holistic Medicine

A Deep Dive into Modern Medicine VS Holistic Medicine

Alternative medicine has been gaining in both popularity and acceptance in recent years. Many cities now have a plethora of shops where a person interested in buying alternative medicines can go to find whatever they are seeking, in addition to being able to take advantage of many alternative medicine services at local practitioners’ offices. Alternative medicine is simply a way of referencing a type of treatment that is not officially recognized by the medical establishment as a relief or cure. There are literally thousands of practices that fall under this category, and most people would be surprised to find some of the items that either are or were once considered to be against the grain, or categorized as “alternative” medicine.…

Alternatives Approaches For Hormone Replacement Therapy

Alternatives Approach For Hormone Replacement Therapy

There are so many hormone replacement therapies (HRT) out there on the market today. In fact, HRT’s is now a money making niche that’s becoming very popular yet many of the risk exceed the health benefits. When we analyzed synthetic hormone replacement therapy drugs such as bioidentical hormones which are man-made hormones derived from the estrogen plants are chemically loaded with unwanted toxic products that enter the bloodstream of human body. Estrogen and progesterone are the most commonly replaced hormones used for hormonal treatments. They may include: Gels Creams Pills Patches injections The common synthetic hormones are Premro, provera and Premarin just to name a few. There are many other HRT medications on the market today. As we know today…

3 Herbs and Foods to Strengthen Your Immune System

3 Herbs and Foods to Strengthen Your Immune System

The main function of the immune system is to protect the body against invasion of foreign microorganisms. It is the most essential asset for maintaining one’s overall wellbeing. A weakened immune system slowly allows invasion of foreign bacteria, viruses and parasites, creating an environment for propagation of a variety of chronic conditions. The immune system forms various antibodies that fight against bacteria. The main constituents of the immune system include bone marrow, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes, antibodies, chemicals, and the tonsils. There are many foods that help with strengthening the immune system, including nutrients and herbs. Some of these foods not only strengthen the immune system but increase energy, balance your mood and helps maintain a healthy weight. Some…